opportunity with Hi- Valu Stores‚ Inc. ( Hi- Valu)‚ which operated discount department chain stores in the Northwest. Baldwin had to make a decision whether to accept the Hi-Valu’s Challenger deal or not. To make an informed decision‚ the company should exam a blending of financial‚ marketing‚ and strategic implications of the Challenger deal. Financial analysis Current financial situation With an annual ROA of 3.15% in 1988‚ Baldwin’s current financial situation is not favorable at all (see exhibit 3 for
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CONTENTS Page No. List of Abbreviations I. Introduction The Importance of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) The Philippine Disaster Profile and Status of Major Disaster Occurrences Evolution of Disaster Related Statutes and Regulations Current State of Disaster Management System The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) Sources of Funds 1 1 2 3 3 7 9 II. An Overview of the Yolanda Disaster and Government Efforts in its Aftermath Before the Storm The Catastrophic
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resources making vulnerable to this hazard. Forms of Biological Hazards: 1. Independent Biological Hazard • Contributes to‚ develop into & exacerbate vulnerability leading to disaster (e.g. HIV-AIDs) 2. Dependent BH e.g. war » famine » malnutrition » diseases » less resistance to diseases » deaths 3. Trigger of disaster e.g. pest infestation-famine (Irish famine 1845-1848) Important factors of vulnerability on biological hazards: 1. Micro-environment; (risk at refugee camps e.g. poor water
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT CYCLE The disaster cycle or the disaster life cycle consists of the steps that emergency managers take in planning for and responding to disasters. Each step in the disaster cycle correlates to part of the ongoing cycle that is emergency management. This disaster cycle is used throughout the emergency management community‚ from the local to the national and international levels. Preparedness The first step of the disaster cycle is usually considered to be preparedness although
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Although newspapers and articles can be reliable‚ the news and television are the most reliable sources. On January 28‚ 1986‚ a disaster struck America. An American shuttle‚ called the Challenger exploded into thin air. On board of the ship were seven adults‚ including a teacher as a special guest. The members included Sharon Christa McAuliffe (the teacher)‚ Gregory Jarvis (payload specialist)‚ and the astronauts
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Every population in the world experienced disasters at a certain time with little and sometimes no warning. Adequate preparation and training are necessary to ensure optimal outcomes‚ whether the disaster is natural or a human made. Preparation for disasters must include conducting a comprehensive assessment of systems‚ risks‚ and resources available. Essential human services can be interrupted for significant amounts of time despite the type of disaster. That can produce exceptional needs and placing
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Groupthink What is groupthink? There is a simple definition for it‚ but is it truly that simple? The term groupthink refers to the inclination of group members to have the same opinions and beliefs; it frequently leads to mistakes. It often occurs without an individual being aware of it. Conflict is considered to be a harmful element when related to groups‚ but conflict is good when considering groupthink because it helps to eliminate the existence of a groupthink. The explanation sounds
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Major points Groupthink is a form of a phenomenon characterized by members of a group choosing to evaluate consensus and conformity and preservation of the group above other values. In the example of Pennsylvania State University football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky abused children. While Sandusky colleague’s choses to protect him rather than doom Penn State image and program. The decision was based primarily on how group members will react rather than what was at the ethical or professional
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The Challenger space shuttle exploded shortly after launch‚ killing all of the crewmembers aboard at the time including the “first teacher in space”‚ Christa McAuliffe. This disaster was felt all across the world as people looked in aww that what happened to the crewmembers. The explosion ended up call NASA a total of about two billion dollars and then years of distrust for the organization. After the Explosion NASA launched a major investigation to determine why the shuttle had exploded. In the
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special individuals‚ including the woman who was to be the first teacher in space. Perhaps the most recognizable result of this oversight towards safety concerns in the NASA workforce‚ was the loss of the Space Shuttle “Challenger.” The event has been dubbed by historians‚ as the “Challenger Explosion.” Following the accident‚ a detailed report was given to the U.S government‚ known as the “Roger’s report.” This gave the Government vital information
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